Looking for
Portuguese Expats in Essen?

Daiki Saito

"When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!"

Cristina Fernandez

"On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform."

InterNations - A Place for Portuguese in Essen

Olá to all of our Portuguese in Essen!
Are you interested in getting to know fellow
Portuguese expats in Essen? Are
you looking for advice from other Portuguese, e.g. which
bars in Essen will broadcast your favorite team’s
upcoming match or where in town to go for cozido à Portuguesa?

You are cordially invited to be part of InterNations Essen.
Among the members of our international expat network, there is also
a vibrant circle of Portuguese expats, coming
from Lisbon, Faro, Porto
and all regions of Portugal.

Meet fellow Portuguese at our events in Essen

Find More Information in Our Essen Expat Guides

With its ample job opportunities, beautiful green spaces and a large number of important cultural sites, moving to Essen can be a very attractive prospect for many expatiates. The city itself is livable, with high-quality services and high level of safety.

With many major companies based within reach of the city, plus enough natural areas to make it one of the greenest cities in Germany, Essen has something for a wide range of tastes. As such, living in Essen can be very rewarding and the many transportation links make discovering the local culture easy.

Essen is strategically located in the Ruhr area, one of the most productive corners of Germany: Both national and international corporations call the city home, meaning there are ample job opportunities for residents and expatriates alike.

Portuguese Expats in Essen Share Their Experiences

InterNations is a place where Portuguese expats
in Essen exchange experiences and tips to support each
other. The desk of the Ruhr Area can
be a great place for expats - our community helps you make the most
of your experience!

Browse our Members Network to get to know Essen’s Portuguese expats.

Take part in our Expat Forums to obtain first hand tips from fellow Portuguese expats in Essen.

Use the Expat Guide for Essen to find information on your host city.

Meet Fellow Portuguese in Essen at Our Events

Our community in Essen is also very active offline. Our
InterNations Ambassadors organize regular events and various expat
activities, e.g. a dinner in Essen’s hippest restaurant
or an outing with other Portuguese expats
to explore the picturesque islands off the Frisian coast. These activities are a casual way
to get to know expats from Portugal in your local
community as well as
Portuguese in Germany
nationwide. Interested? Simply become a member and we’ll be
happy to welcome you among our Portuguese living in Essen!

Daiki Saito

"When my company decided to send me to Essen, I took a quick look at the local community and said: Please do!"

Cristina Fernandez

"On InterNations I did not only meet interesting people but I also found a flat near Bochum and settled in quickly. A great platform."